Email: jared.leone@patch.com
Phone: (727) 252-8886
Hometown: Largo, Fla.
Birthday: June 3
Bio: Jared Leone is the editor of Clearwater Patch. A long-time Largo resident, he has lived in Clearwater since 2008. He worked for the St. Petersburg Times for nearly four years in Clearwater, Carrollwood and downtown Tampa. Before that, he worked as a freelance writer for the Associated Press, the St. Petersburg Times and Tampa Bay Newspapers. He is a graduate of the University of Florida where he wrote for the Independent Florida Alligator. When he is not a newshound he enjoys biking, skateboarding, kayaking and riding his motorcycle.
Politics
I believe in the candidate not the party. I believe the two party system has hurt the country. I think a valid three party, or more, system that incorporates indepedents and other voices helps bolster political discussion. With that in mind, I am registered non-partisan and have taken part in every election since 2000, when I first could vote.
Religion
Casual Jew. I try to keep kosher but only seem to make it to synagogue for the High Holy days.
Local Hot-Button Issues
How will Clearwater maintain the level of service its residents expect while cutting budgets? It is tough to maintain recreation and library and even law enforcement services with dwindling budgets. I look forward to see how Clearwater deals with the challenge while still giving residents what they want. Scientology has been a part of the landscape of Clearwater for more than 30 years. As the religion grows so will the group's membership in and around the city.
What will the future of downtown look like? With Coachman Park, the Main Library and Harborview Center all looking at major changes as well as facelifts on Cleveland Street and condos filling up, will this usher in a downtown renaissance?
The Main Library is closed for air conditioning repairs throughout the weekend, the North Greenwood ballfield get its dirt, school is out for summer and more is going on in Clearwater Friday (June 8).
The latest Honor Flight will take 74 World War II veterans to tour memorials in Washington D.C.
The latest Honor Flight will take 74 World War II veterans to tour memorials in Washington D.C.
The latest Honor Flight will take 74 World War II veterans to tour memorials in Washington D.C.
Here are some homes selling in Clearwater for less than $119,000.
The latest Honor Flight will take 74 World War II veterans to tour memorials in Washington D.C.
The Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections posted the updated districts as a result of this year's redistricting process.
Out of state phone scammers are targeting utility customers throughout the Tampa Bay area including in Clearwater.
Phinley faces Wool E. Bull of the Durham Bulls in round three of the "Best Mascot in Minor League Baseball" bracket contest.
School ends and summer fun starts, more railroad repairs are needed at McMullen Booth Road, the City Council meets at its new time, and more is going on in Clearwater Thursday (June 7).
A southbound lane on McMullen Booth Road near the railroad tracks will be closed for crews to work on a section of a concrete transition panel.
Regardless of plans to lure development to the commercial corridor, business owners worry continued changes to the road will drive them out of business.
An online survey seeks ideas for future development and land use along U.S. 19. Preliminary results will be shared with city leaders Monday.
Summer camps are getting close, mascot mania voting continues, the City Council meeting time is changed and more is going on in Clearwater Wednesday (June 6).
Fill the summer with fun activities at your local library branch.
Clearwater Police are investigating an early morning shooting that left two people dead.
Hooters and Ron Jon come to Clearwater Beach, hurricane season starts, Clearwater Police make an arrest in a murder case and more recap some of the most popular stories this week on Clearwater Patch.
While Achieva Credit Union is leaving its office at the city’s East Gateway entrance, iDatix, a technology company in unincorporated Clearwater, will move in.
An online survey seeks ideas for future development and land use along U.S. 19. Preliminary results will be shared with city leaders Monday.
Regardless of plans to lure development to the commercial corridor, business owners worry continued changes to the road will drive them out of business.
